Which M/B and RAM do you use with your A64

[stasiu]

I think that this would be a helpful thread for alot of people, since it looks like A64 RAM compatibility isn't up to par, especially when trying to overclock. Doing searches and reading other forums I found that there are actually quite a few people having stability issues with their A64. This is my experience so far

Abit KV8-Max3 with Mushkin 3500 lvl 2 stable only to 213 FSB

EDIT:
Gigabyte GA-K8NNXP with Mushkin 3500 lvl 2
Would run at 2.5 CAS at one point, but won't even boot at anything other than 2.0 CAS now. Running 238MHz @ 2-3-2-7 and underclocking RAM to 166. Runs around 198 @ 238.

I see MANY posts with people running 220 FSB at 1.5 volts and no hiccups right from the start. Please post and let us know what you are using.

[Maxvla]

i'm running a 3000+ with mushkin bh5 @ 235mhz cas 2.5

i have some pc4200 on order to see exactly what my cpu is capable of. i expect to have newfound freedom once i eliminate my ram.

oh and thats on a shuttle an50r.

[Nick Burns]

What is the difference between the bhX's? Does anyone have a link that explains all about this and what type is good in what situation and how to tell what type I have? Sorry for being a little off topic. I too have been wondering about the right ram to get for an A64.

[Jhatfie]

Shuttle AN50R, A64 3000+ and 1x512 Mushkin PC3500 level 1.

No problems posting, however I can only run cas 2, anything looser will not boot for some reason. After lots of testing, memory runs solid and error free up to 227 with 2-3-3-6 timings at 2.9v. Can run benchmarks up to 236, but gives error(s) in memtest86 from 228 and above.

[chaseru]

I use a MS-6702 with Micron memory (see my sig). I have had no problems.

As Tom's article (http://www.tomshardware.com/motherboard/20040112/index.html) points out the 64 boards can be touchy with memory. You may want to consult the AMD validated list:

http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/DevelopWithAMD/0,,30_2252_893_10125,00.html

You won't see any consumer brands (Corsair Kingston) on AMD's list, but you can get the Micron through their direct sales division, Crucial.